Your Internet browser may experience redirects as a result of having installed malware or browser hijacker programs that alter the settings and preferences in your browser. Browser redirects can be stopped by removing unwanted software from your computer, and by modifying your browser settings.

Scan your computer. Select the option to “scan” or “fix” your computer after the malware removal program launches on your computer.

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Wait for the antivirus software to scan your machine for viruses and malware. The process may take up to several minutes or hours depending on the state of your computer.

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Remove the malware. Select the option to remove all viruses, malware, and potential threats that have been identified by your malware removal software. The program will then begin wiping and eliminating all harmful threats from your computer.

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Keep your malware removal software updated and running on your computer at all times after any viruses and malware have been removed. This will help prevent any malware from being installed on your computer in the future.[2]

Method2

Stopping Redirects in Internet Explorer

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Open the menu. Click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of your Internet Explorer session.

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Select “Internet options.”

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Click on the “Advanced” tab within Internet Options.

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Click on the button labeled, “Reset.” A pop-up window will display on-screen providing you with additional reset options.

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Place a check mark next to “Delete personal settings.”

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Click on “Reset.” Internet Explorer will begin returning the browser back to the original default settings.

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Click on “Close.”

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Close all sessions of Internet Explorer and reopen to apply the new settings. You will no longer experience any problems with redirects when using Internet Explorer.

Method3

Stopping Redirects in Google Chrome

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Click on the Chrome menu button located in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser session.

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Select “Settings.”

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Scroll to the bottom of the Settings page and select “Show advanced settings.”

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Navigate to the bottom of advanced settings and click on “Reset browser settings.”

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Click on “Reset” to confirm that you want to reset Chrome and return the browser back to default settings. You will no longer experience problems with redirects when using Google Chrome.

Method4

Stopping Redirects in Mozilla Firefox

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Click on the Firefox menu button in the top-right corner of your browser session.

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Select the “Help” option represented by the image of a question mark.

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Click on “Troubleshooting Information.”

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Click on “Reset Firefox” located in the upper-right corner of the landing page.

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Click on “Reset Firefox” in the pop-up window to confirm that you want to restore Firefox to the original default settings. All your current sessions of Firefox will close and reopen.

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Click on “Finish.” You will no longer experience problems with redirects when using Firefox.

Method5

Setting Your Computer to Stop Redirects

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Open the Start menu. Click the Start or Orb button at the lower left corner of your computer’s desktop screen to open the Start Menu.

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Go to Control Panel. Select “Control Panel” from the list of options displayed on the Start menu.

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Open the Network and Internet menu. Scroll down the Control Panel window and select “Network and Internet” from the category list. This contains the settings and options for your PC’s network connectivity.

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Go to Internet Properties. Select “Internet Options” from the choices listed to open the Internet Properties on a new window.

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Go to Advance. Click the “Advance” tab on the right-hand part of the Internet Properties window to view more options.

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Stop redirects. Scroll down the “Settings” list and put a check mark on the box beside each of the following options that will stop any possible redirects from any website or URL:

“Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page”

“Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0”

If any of these boxes are already checked, leave them as is.

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Save. Click the “OK” button to save all the changes you’ve made inside the Internet Properties window.

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Observe your browsing activity. You should no longer encounter redirection from any sites that you may visit.

In case a redirection still occurs, a system warning message will appear on your screen notifying you of the redirect.

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Warnings

Verify that the antivirus or malware removal program you download is being provided by a trusted, reputable source — such as the developer’s website or an esteemed technical website. Some malicious third parties may trick you into downloading illegitimate and corrupt malware removal software.

Tips

Viruses and spywares can also cause redirects during internet surfing. Run your antivirus application and look for any possible infection after modifying the internet settings.

Delete any possible browser tools you’ve installed on your web browser. Some third-party browser add-ons also cause redirections for promotional purposes. Remove any plugin, toolbar or add-on you may have recently installed on your web browser.